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What To Do For Termite Repair

There is always a sinking feeling when you find you have termites and termite damage in your home.These voracious eaters are commonly known as hidden threats because they damage your home from within, often being undetected until it’s too late. A termite infestation needs to be treated before or in conjunction with termite damage repairs.

The Issue

Termites will attack almost any structure containing wood if conditions are right for them. They need food water, water and optimal temperatures. Your home provides all of this.

Since termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year it’s not hard to see that many structures are affected. A yearly, or even more often, termite inspection is needed to identify termite activity. If you find you have activity and damage to your home don’t panic. Steps can be taken to remedy the situation.

Steps to Take For Termite Repair

There are some concrete steps you can take to get your repairs started from termite damage. As mentioned before you will probably be a little shell-shocked from hearing the news. Try to stay focused and work on getting things done. Here are the things you can, and generally should, do:

Call in the Professionals – Before you can contemplate any sort of termite repair you should be certain you have no more termite activity in your dwelling. A good pest control company will tell you if you still have issues and what to do about them. They will also treat your home so new infestations are not a problem.

Consult a contractor – You may be handy at repairs but it’s still wise to call in an expert to help you out. A competent contractor can help you assess the damage and provide you with a cost estimate to fix your home. This will give you a basic overview as to how much of an issue you have.

Decide how to proceed – After you know how big your issue is you will have to decide how to proceed. If you have foundation damage this can be very expensive and beyond the scope of your capabilities. This type of problem generally will have to be overseen by a state code officer. If the damage is minor, or mostly cosmetic, you may decide to do the termite repair yourself.

Perform the repairs – Now, it’s time to get to work. Whether you do the work yourself or hire a contractor pay close attention to the repair process. Often you will find more damage to your home than was expected. Don’t just cover up those problems. You are risking more damage and potentially greater issues in your home. Don’t make a bad situation any worse.

Document it all – Make sure you document the entire process. Be sure to check your insurance policy to see if it covers termite damage. Also, consult an attorney if your home is newer. If you had a termite protection plan from a pest control company check their guarantees. You will also need to reveal any past termite damage if you ever try to sell your home. Write it all down and keep it organized. There may come a time when you will need those documents.

Termite Repair Can Be Handled

While termite repair can get a little expensive there are concrete steps you can take to alleviate the problem and keep it from ever happening again. Some actions you should take have been listed above. Take some action and have the peace of mind to know that your home is safe and sound.

We are a licensed General Contractor, Schafer Construction, Inc., fully bonded and insured. We offer over 100 years of combined construction experience. While we specialize in the repair of structural damage caused by insects or water, we are also ready and able to fulfill all your construction needs. Our skilled professionals are dedicated to quality and customer service with every job, large or small. Our commitment to excellence is unparalleled in the industry.

Call us to discuss your next building project or visit our construction website at Schafer Construction, Inc. because ‘Home Owners and Realtors in Alameda and Contra Costa County cities, know more about our Termite Free For Life Guarantee and our Construction Services. We provide Free Termite Inspection. Contact us today for more info.”

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